| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $50.83 | 7.369% | $54.5757 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 13.656% | $8.8879 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.97 | 3.414% | $10.3104 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.89 | 8.348% | $74.6409 | $74.64 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.57 | 11.482% | $128.8397 | $128.84 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.98 | 9.803% | $138.3298 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 10.795% | $159.988 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.46 | $575.5724 | $575.58 | $575.65 | $575.50 | |